Other info. - This little species is common in Missouri and easily seen growing in fields even though it is quite small. The small yellow flowers open in the morning and typically wilt in hot sun. The amount of pubescence on this species can be variable.

Photographs taken at the Piney Creek Wilderness, Mark Twain National Forest, Barry County, MO., 4-9-01, at Earthquake Hollow, Callaway County, MO., 4-22-04, and at Bibb County Glades, Bibb County, AL., 5-1-05.